Using two transformers, it is designed to convert Australian standard voltages to the United States of America standard voltages. Once installed, the GM180 allows the use of products designed and built for the USA market to be used safely and effortlessly in Australia.

The GM180 is suitable for 415 to 208 volt applications, 3-phase conversion for inputs to Woodward and Barber Colman load sharers and 240 to 120 volt conversion to match inputs to synchronisers.